The Importance of IT/OT Collaboration for OT Systems Management

IT cybersecurity policies and processes do not directly translate to the OT environment, but that does not mean they are not useful. In a recent post, industrial cybersecurity firm Verve Industrial Protection suggests there is great value in applying the rigor of IT systems management to OT systems. As industrial organizations embrace the need for OT specific policies, there is no need to reinvent the wheel. Well-developed IT policies should be used as a starting point and adapted for OT environments. As IT cybersecurity teams typically lack understanding of the OT systems and OT operators likely do not have cybersecurity experience, it is imperative both teams work together to ensure industrial systems are managed and secured appropriately. Read more at Verve